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IBM Managed Security Services vs Secureworks Taegis Managed XDR / MDR comparison

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Managed Security Services
Ranking in Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
6th
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Secureworks Taegis Managed ...
Ranking in Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
2nd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (17th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) category, the mindshare of IBM Managed Security Services is 3.2%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Secureworks Taegis Managed XDR / MDR is 6.3%, up from 6.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Secureworks Taegis Managed XDR / MDR6.3%
IBM Managed Security Services3.2%
Other90.5%
Managed Security Services Providers (MSSP)
 

Featured Reviews

SL
Product Manager at Cazoo
Helps improve cybersecurity with comprehensive reporting and analytics
While IBM Managed Security Services have proven to be highly effective, one area that could be improved is the user interface and overall user experience. Although the software's functionality is robust, a more intuitive and user-friendly interface would enhance the efficiency of security operations and reduce the learning curve for new users. Additionally, in the next release, it would be beneficial to include more automated response capabilities. Integration with AI-driven automation and orchestration tools could help streamline incident response processes further, allowing for faster and more precise remediation actions. Moreover, incorporating enhanced threat intelligence feeds and machine learning algorithms to bolster the system's ability to detect emerging threats would be a valuable addition. These improvements would further solidify the software's position as a top-tier managed security service, providing organizations with even greater protection against ever-evolving cyber threats.
reviewer2396166 - PeerSpot reviewer
VP International Business and Alliances at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Customers have found quick incident response and proactive security management through effective threat detection
Secureworks Taegis Managed XDR MDR is a great product that has not posed any challenges from my perspective. I am extremely happy with the quick response from the Secureworks team. After the Sophos merger, I look forward to seeing a better and more enhanced version of the product. The team does a phenomenal job with automatic maintenance.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Collaborating with IBM's experts has fine-tuned our security processes and incident response capabilities."
"The solution definitely made us way more aware of the possibilities out there."
"The advantage of using this solution is that the setup is done quickly and can be done in-house."
"The most valuable feature is the fast alerting and response time."
"The most valuable features are IDS and IPS."
"There are some patent pending detectors within the platform that provides a lot of value."
"We don't have a full SOC, so it's helpful to have them sifting through our alerts and only bringing actionable items to us."
"Solved a fundamental problem that lets us all sleep well at night!"
"The solution is great for managing alerts and dealing with them as they arise."
 

Cons

"While IBM Managed Security Services have proven to be highly effective, one area that could be improved is the user interface and overall user experience."
"The integration with the Carbon Black sensor could be better. ManagedXDR doesn't seem to know how to extract the forensic data from an endpoint that was quarantined by Carbon Black."
"Dell Secureworks could improve its integration with other third-party solutions."
"It would be nice if the solution were a little more affordable."
"Secureworks Taegis ManagedXDR's query language and stability need improvement."
"The integration would look better with other products, with other EDRs, with other firewalls, with other older versions of firewalls, and the versions of software and hardware."
"GUI for resolving tickets is terrible. Non-intuitive, offering a dizzying array of options, often none of which made sense even for common problems."
"This solution could be improved with a higher degree of automation such as automated emails, triggers and defining the severity of the cases."
"I would rate the scalability at 50%. We have been having a problem as we are shifting from a previous appliance to a virtual machine."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price is kind of on par. The licensing was comparable to other solutions. It's not particularly high or low."
"It is expensive but there is no better product than this."
"Initially, the cost was going to be something around $160 or $170. And eventually, I think they brought it down to $110 and they also threw in some endpoint protection platforms."
"The pricing for this solution is reasonable. One agent costs approximately 270 dirhams/70 USD for one year. There is a reduction in cost per licence as the number of licences used increases."
"Secureworks Taegis ManagedXDR is very expensive and could be more cost-effective."
"The Red Cloak agent is free."
"The pricing of Dell Secureworks is very reasonable."
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Top Industries

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Construction Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
6%
 

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Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise5
 

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What needs improvement with Secureworks Taegis ManagedXDR?
I would not say there is a potential area of improvement. I am also waiting to see what Sophos will bring in terms of enhancement. There is room for AI integration as the industry evolves, and more...
What is your primary use case for Secureworks Taegis ManagedXDR?
The solution is used for threat detection and response. We generally use it for quick responses during incidents and to secure our systems.
What advice do you have for others considering Secureworks Taegis ManagedXDR?
I would rate Secureworks Taegis Managed XDR MDR at ten out of ten. This solution provides excellent support and response.
 

Also Known As

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Secureworks Red Cloak Managed Detection and Response, Dell Secureworks, SecureWorks Taegis Managed TDR
 

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